Ambassador Charles Freeman, a veteran diplomat and strategist, analyzes recent rhetoric from Pete Hegseth and its implications for U.S.-China relations. 🎙️🇺🇸 Is Hegseth's tough talk just media bravado—or part of a broader push toward confrontation with Beijing? From Taiwan to trade wars, Freeman unpacks the risks of saber-rattling and the urgent need for diplomacy in a world on edge.